Sketching for 556 and a Plein Air Pastel

We started packing today.  Hopefully we will do better than when we came this direction.  We always bring too much but we didn't have a list and left some of the important stuff behind.

I packed all my art stuff with the exception of my sketchbooks and bag.  I sketched in the big book before I put it in the tote.  I sketched with a Prismacolor 01.  I moved the big book from my computer table about 8 feet to the coffee table to sketch.  I got the set of Prismacolor pens out of the sketch bag and selected the 01 pen.  I normally put the cap on the other end.  When I finished sketching I went to close the pen and no lid!  I still haven't found it and I sketched about 9:00 a.m.  How can you lose something when you know you were not out of the room?   Sigh.....

For Scavenger Hunt 556  http://www.wetcanvas.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1453565

Number 6, fruit

The next step was to go downstairs and pack the art supplies.  But wait!  It was a beautiful day and I have been wanting to paint the high country marsh, so took the pastels for a last run and did a small plein air.

High Country Marsh

Pastel 12 x 9 inches on U-Art 400 grid sanded paper

I try to paint in the shade and used the tailgate of the car for shade.  It was/is a most beautiful day and I spent about an hour playing in the dust.

I have all my art gear packed now.  A sigh of relief.  Next are the extra groceries and extra clothes.  We still have 4 days..... no more procrastinating.

Forgot to add the sunset photos, a panorama and regular.